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B748 XTA

1985 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,611 mi
Last recorded165,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 72899,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB748 XTA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 165,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 165,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front wing-floor corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 1 Jun 2006 160,725 miles

N/S/R door skin rusty

front floor rusted

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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B748 XTA is a 1985 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 99,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B748 XTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 41 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B748 XTA registered?

B748 XTA is a 1985 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B748 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B748 XTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B748 XTA have outstanding finance?

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